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What Does "toeguen-gak" (퇴근각) Mean in Korean?

Time to leave work / It's quitting time — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

퇴근각

toeguen-gak

Time to leave work / It's quitting time

EMOTIONAL INTENSITY5/10
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Real Feeling

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What Koreans really mean

In casual conversation.

💬 Used in real life

Said by an employee when it's getting late in the afternoon and they are eager to go home.

Used by colleagues to subtly signal to each other that the workday is winding down and it's almost acceptable to leave.

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Grammar Breakdown

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-각-gakslang suffix (noun)

A slang suffix meaning 'angle' or 'vibe,' used to indicate the 'right time' or 'feeling' for something, often an opportune moment or a strong desire.

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slangwork-lifeafter-workoffice-lifecasual

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